Dorothy Wycoff Japanese Pieris

Beautiful flowers & foliage

Botanical Name- Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff'

Pronunciation- pee-AIR-iss juh-PON-ih-kuh

Foliage- Evergreen

Mature Width- 4 ft

Mature Height- 4 ft

Sun Exposure- Part sun

Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, enriched with peat moss

Current Size- #3

Bloom Color-

Bloom Time-

Companion Plants- Hosta 'June' (shade-lovers, variegated leaf interest)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, some butterflies (note toxicity to mammals)

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C13

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering; keep soil acidic and moist, fertilize lightly in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove old stems.

Fertilization Instructions- Use an acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Amend clay with peat or pine bark to maintain acidity and drainage.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone

Possible Issues- Lace bugs, root rot